Virginia Tech Naval ROTC commissioned four new Ensigns this summer. ENS Nylen on 18 June 2004, ENS Sansbury on 28 June 2004, and ENS Bartolf and O'Heney on 14 August 2004.  Captain James S. Snyder, Commanding Officer Virginia Tech Naval ROTC, and Commander Jeffrey S. Beeby, Executive Officer Virginia Tech Naval ROTC, presided over the ceremonies. Every new officer must be administered the oath of office by an active duty or retired military officer.

18 June 2004

Ensign David I. Nylen
Springfield, VA
History
Leadership Minor
Naval Flight Officer
ENS Nylen is commissioned by CAPT Daniel Nylen, USN and receives his commission from CAPT Snyder.

Ensign Nylen with the NROTC staff.

Ensign Nylen with his family.

28 June 2004

Ensign Sarah K. Sansbury
Jonesborough, TN
Communications
Leadership Minor
Surface Warfare: USS Carney (DDG 64)
ENS Sansbury is commissioned by CDR Jeffrey Beeby, USN and poses with her commission.

Ensign Sansbury receives her first salute from her father, SgtMaj Sansbury, USMC (Ret).

Ensign Sansbury with her family.

14 August 2004

Midn O'Heney and Midn Bartolf just before their commissioning.

Ensign Michael  J. Bartolf
Fairmont, WV
Political Science
Leadership Minor
Naval Flight Officer
ENS Bartolf is commissioned by CDR Jeffrey Beeby, USN and poses with his commission.

Ensign Bartolf with his father.

Ensign Bartolf's family.

Major General Allen, Commandant of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, with ENS Bartolf.